EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Your body needs rest to recover from intense workouts. Rest and active recovery are tools we can use to achieve optimal recovery. A rest day doesn’t involve any exercise at all. The best way to think ...

If you’ve ever worried that a rest day might erase your progress, take a deep breath — research shows the exact opposite. Recovery is where the real gains are made for your fitness. Strength training ...

High-achievers (me included) are drawn to work, especially when we’re passionate about what we do. The work of a managing partner is not physically taxing. We think we ought to be able to do more. The ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.